Bernard Leroy Costa went home to his Lord and Savior Wednesday, September 21, 2022. He was born February 12, 1940 to Manuel and Alice Costa. On October 2, 1965 he married Margaret Dianne Simons and they began building a life together. Bernard lived in Kings County all his life and worked as an Agricultural Inspector III with the Agricultural Commissioner and Sealer of Weights and Measures Office in Hanford, California.
Bernard was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He was devout in his Catholic faith and a Fourth Degree Knight with the Knights of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Anthony, Manuel, Jr., sisters Bette Alves and Geraldine Croston, and brother Clarence Costa. Bernard is survived by his wife Margaret Dianne, his sons Paul Costa, and David Costa and his wife Melissa. He also leaves behind grandchildren, Hayden and Hannah Costa, Fallon Costa and Kaitye Mifflin.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima, 20855 S. Fatima Avenue, Laton, California. Recitation of the rosary will be at 10:00 a.m. followed by the Requiem Mass at 10:30 a.m. Internment will follow at the Calvary Cemetery in Hanford, California.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Valley Children's Hospital, Madera, California.